The SADI-S is a single anastomosis bariatric surgery. It is different from the classic
duodenal switch, the gastric
bypass (RNY) or
sleeve gastrectomy. It is a type of bariatric surgery carried out to lose weight and to mitigate various metabolic issues including
type 2 diabetes,
dislipidemia,
metabolic syndrome, and
polycystic ovary syndrome. In published studies, total weight loss and the positive impact or remission of type 2 diabetes was better with the SADI-S surgery than with gastric bypass or sleeve gastrectomy. When compared to RNY surgery, the SADI preserves the stomach/pyloric valve, thus maintaining more anatomical control over release of food into the intestines, and reducing the risk or frequency of
dumping syndrome. When compared to the duodenal switch (DS), in addition to requiring only a single anastomosis (which reduces the incidence of leakage or stricture complication ), the SADI surgery typically leaves a longer common channel than the DS. This reduces the severity of malnutrition tied to malabsorption, and mitigates the degree of diarrhea and flatulence associated with DS. ==Disadvantages==